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Warnings of water contamination arrive ahead of one of San Diego’s biggest beach holidays.
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San Diego County officials are planning to conduct an aerial larvicide drop on about 50 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways in the Tijuana River Valley as part of efforts to limit mosquito breeding in the area. -
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The excessive heat watch is for the San Diego County deserts and will be in effect through Saturday night. -
The billionaire philanthropist tells Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep his new TerraPower nuclear plant is safer than traditional builds. He's putting his own money behind the project. -
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